Physician Assistant Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Physician assistant jobs in Raleigh are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in the North Hills medical corridor, downtown Raleigh health campuses, and the Research Triangle Park edge along the city's western boundary, across primary care, surgical specialties, and urgent care. Employers hiring right now include WakeMed Health & Hospitals, UNC Health, and Duke Health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles127+
Top employerWakeMed Health & Hospitals
Work type80% On-site
Top credentialMaster's degree in nursing
Companies hiring8

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Nurse Practitioner NP - Physicians Assistant PA
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Nurse Practitioner NP - Physicians Assistant PA
LifeSource, Inc
Raleigh, North Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Master's degree in nursing
51-200

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Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider (PA) UNC Urgent Care at Raleigh
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Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider (PA) UNC Urgent Care at Raleigh
UNC Health
Raleigh, North Carolina
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
10,000+

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Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider (PA) UNC Urgent Care at Wakefield
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Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider (PA) UNC Urgent Care at Wakefield
UNC Health
Raleigh, North Carolina
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
10,000+

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Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
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Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
One Medical
Raleigh, North Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$128k - $136k/yr
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Physician Assistant (PA-C)- Gastroenterology with experience, Athena EHR
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Physician Assistant (PA-C)- Gastroenterology with experience, Athena EHR
Raleigh Medical Clinics
Raleigh, North Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
$100k - $125k/yr
On-Site

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Physician Assistant Job Market in Raleigh

Who's Hiring

  • WakeMed Health & Hospitals29
  • UNC Health20
  • Duke Health20
  • MainStreet Family Care20
  • Concentra10

Physician Assistant Jobs in Raleigh: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a physician assistant job in Raleigh?

Raleigh's strongest hiring concentrations are in health systems anchored near North Hills and downtown, independent urgent care networks spreading into the Brier Creek and Garner corridors, and the research-affiliated practices tied to the Research Triangle Park area. Surgical specialties and primary care are the most active. Candidates who hold a current North Carolina PA license, demonstrate subspecialty experience, and can point to DEA registration move fastest through the local hiring process.

Which companies hire physician assistants in Raleigh?

Employers hiring physician assistants in Raleigh right now include WakeMed Health & Hospitals, UNC Health, and Duke Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Raleigh's hiring pool includes large academic health systems, multispecialty physician groups, and independently operated urgent care chains, giving candidates options at very different practice scales.

Are there remote physician assistant jobs in Raleigh?

Yes, though only for a narrow slice of the role. Physician assistant work is primarily hands-on and clinical, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 20% of physician assistant openings tied to Raleigh are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in telehealth triage, utilization review, and insurance clinical advisory roles rather than direct patient care.

How can I get a physician assistant job in Raleigh with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Raleigh is through urgent care networks and community health centers, which hire new graduates more consistently than hospital-based surgical or subspecialty practices. Roles like urgent care PA, float PA, or hospital medicine nocturnist give early-career candidates structured volume and quick credentialing experience. WakeMed and similar systems also run structured new-graduate onboarding tracks that can compress the ramp-up period significantly.

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